Turrin: Concert Piece No. 1

Description

• Composer: Joseph Turrin (1947-)
• Instrumentation: Piano, Euphonium
• Work: Concert Piece No. 1
• Binding:
• ISMN: 9790207022820
• Size: 8.3 x 11.7 inches
• Pages: None

Description

Written for and commissioned by Jason Ham, Principal Euphonium with the US Military Academy Band at West Point (USA). I wanted to write something technically challenging yet had sections of expressiveness. Since the euphonium is such a versatile instrument in regard to both technique and expressiveness I found myself writing this piece rather quickly. I will admit that while composing the piece I thought of the composer Bartók. Not only because I have always been attracted to his music but for the fact that Jason Ham was to premiere the work in Hungary. So I must admit to this bit of influence throughout. Concert Piece No. 1 is also a work were both instruments (euphonium and piano) each share an equal part. Joseph Turrin, Nov. 2010, Clifton, USA The Concert Piece No. 1 was first recorded by Steven Mead.